Road Trip!!!!

We hitched up the weenies & headed out on a road trip this morning!

First stop



Xena - checking out a local grasshopper!



A view of the Charlottetown harbour, as seen from Ellen's Creek!



A rowboat sitting idle!





Kritters took a few minutes to stop and enjoy the trail.




We dropped into the local market - yum, fresh corn!







We continued on into the heart of the city - a huge cruise ship had just arrived on the waterfron and there were hundreds of passengers milling about! Some were taking tours on the double decker buses, others chose rides in the horse drawn wagons.

You never know who you are going to run into! It's Ann of Green Gables!



One of the double decker buses!



This is a huge spud located outside Founders Hall - it's made of sand!



The cruise ship had just come in with the tide!



The longest wiener ramp ever!!



A great lobster market and restaurant!



A pretty flower garden we passed on our walk back to the truck.



Xena was tired from being out and about socializing with everyone!



It was a great outing, unfortunately the sunny weather only lasted a few hours - thundershowers moved in - so it was time to head for home (and a great afternoon for a much needed nap!)

There's A New Kid in Town!

And his name is Micky! Unfortunately, I don't have any pics of him, as of yet but hope to have a couple later in the week.

A couple of weeks ago, while out on poop-patrol, before bed, we noticed that Madeline (a lovely woman in our neighbourhood) was walking with only one of her dogs. Of course, I had that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach, so we stopped to chat and inquire about the absent dog. Seems her little one succombed to congestive heart failure. As tears welled up in Madeline's eyes she told us to "love our little ones as much as we can, because you just never know when something is going to happen." And how much they are like family to us. We offered our deepest sympathy, it is such a difficult time for anyone who has lost a companion.

So, imagine my surprise, when again, on poop patrol - we meet Madeline, not only with Corky, her yapping Pom but a little long legged black something or other at the end of a leash! Upon further investigation, Madeline shared how this little mixture of questionable origin was given to her by some women claiming to have "found" him days before & could not locate his owners.

Madeline quickly realized this poor pup was horribly underweight, filthy, and severely matted - whoever he belonged to - he was terribly neglected! So, she took him under her wing & named him "Micky". His vet appointment was yesterday - seems he is a mere 8-9 moths old - and severely malnourished! Yet loving and warms up to anyone in a hearbeat!

I spoke to a friend of Madeline's this morning (Madeline & Mickey are away for a few days - a trip planned before his arrival) & she reported that Micky is doing wonderful, however needs to gain weight & get stronger before his neutering. We have a gift bag of goodies ready to deliver to Micky - a soft doggie blanket, tug & squeaky toys and a bag of treats - a welcome to the Neighbourhood from the Wieners!

I am one of those people who believes that things happen for a reason - and Micky came into Madeline's life, when she needed him most. Seems they needed each other.

We'll be seeing you out and about, Mickey! Welcome home!

1000 Dachshund Seized

http://kdka.com/pets/Dachshunds.rescued.Whispering.2.805378.html

They Say-You Never Forget Your First!

What an emotional evening! The first dachshund I fostered & adopted out, as a volunteer with rescue, dropped by to say hello! It's been five years since Kara left me for her new life - she is now a frosty face ten year old! I've kept in touch with her adopters via emails and phone calls, but it was wonderful to see her again!

She is definately a Daddy's girl! (apparently only when Mommy is not around!)






I was pawsitively thrilled to see her!

Poem - I Adopted Your Pet Today

This poem really touched me, so will share it with everyone......

I Adopted Your Pet Today


I adopted your pet today...
The one you left at the pound
The one you had for ten years
And no longer wanted around.

I adopted your pet today...
Did you know that he's lost weight?
Did you know he's scared and depressed
And seems to have lost all faith?

I adopted your pet today...
He had fleas and a little cold;
Guess you don't care what shape he's in
— You abandoned him I am told.

I adopted your pet today...
Were you having a baby or moving away?
Did you suddenly develop allergies,
Or was there NO reason he couldn't stay?

I adopted your pet today...
He doesn't play or even eat much
I guess he's very sad inside and
It'll take time for him to trust.

I adopted your pet today...
And here he is going to stay
He's found his FOREVER home
And a warm bed in which to lay.

I adopted your pet today...
And I'll give him all that he will need
Patience, love, and security,
So he can forget your selfish deed.

Author Unknown

What's Up Dox?

Anyone up for a Piece of Pie?

Pie-bald that is! How cute is Oskar. doing what he loves to do best!



Another awesome weekend spent outdoors, chillaxing on the deck, swimming in the pool, barbequeing burgers, enjoying fresh garden veggies & wrapping it all up with long strolls before bed!



Although it wasn't all play, hubby and his trusty side-kick & carpenter extraordinaire daughter, tackled the on-going pool deck!



Why is it weekends go by so fast and Mondy to Friday seems like 12 days?

Xena-Hot Doggin' It!

Xena had the honour of being the first wiener to christen the pool! She doesn't look too impressed!

The looks says, "Mom, I'm a dachshund - the only water I want to see is in my bowl!"!

Whohoo!! Summer Has Finally Returned!

The weekend weather sounds amazing! Finally, the weeks of rain has moved out and the warmer temps are returning! We'll be building the new deck around the pool and taking much needed swim "breaks"!